The United States Olympic Trials are taking place in Eugene, Oregon, this week and several current and former Rebels are taking part in the action. Sam Kendricks and Brittney Reese, two of Ole Miss’ most successful track athletes, have already staked their claim to a U.S. roster spot. Kendricks, who attended...
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Former Ole Miss Quarterback Archie Manning will be the 2016 recipient of the National Football Foundation’s Gold Medal to honor his achievements and contributions, the NFF announced Tuesday. The Gold Medal is the highest and most prestigious award given by the NFF. It honors “an outstanding American who has demonstrated integrity and honesty; achieved significant...
With the Cleveland Cavaliers now the 2016 NBA Champions, the focus for the NBA has shifted towards the NBA Draft today. The first two picks are pretty much locked-in to be LSU’s Ben Simmons and Duke’s Brandon Ingram, but past that the draft is wide open and there are some intriguing trade options. The trade flurry started on Wednesday, as the Atlanta Hawks, Utah Jazz...
The United States’ men’s soccer team conceded four goals on Tuesday and was shut out against soccer powerhouse Argentina, the No. 1 team in the world, in the Copa America semifinals. From kickoff, the U.S. seemed timid and unwilling to take chances and create opportunities. They lined up in a safe formation with safe players utilizing a bunker-and-defend strategy....
The Ole Miss Rebels had a red-letter day this Friday as the NCAA Track Championship came to a close. The Rebels had five male athletes competing in four different events earning valuable points for the team. The Rebel men ended up with nine total points, good enough for 26th place. Among the competitors on Friday were junior Robert Domanic, who placed sixth in the men’s...
